BANANA BREAD (LIGHTER RECIPE)

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How do you make a good thing even better? By reducing the calorie and fat content of this irresistible banana bread. Ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce ensure that the bread stays moist and tender.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, or 1 loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
  • Mix sugar, applesauce and margarine in large bowl. Stir in egg product until well blended. Add bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 8-inch loaves about 1 hour, 9-inch loaf about 1 1/4 hours, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 65 mg

Malarie Wood
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This banana bread is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. It's sweet and satisfying, and it always gives me a boost of energy.


Luis alejandro Lopez ruiz
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This banana bread is a great way to get my kids to eat more fruit. They love the sweet banana flavor and the moist texture.


Talha Khan007
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This banana bread is delicious! I love the way the cinnamon and nutmeg add a warm and cozy flavor.


Fatuma Mahammedsalih
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I'm so happy I found this banana bread recipe. It's the perfect way to use up my overripe bananas and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tharindu Saman Bandara
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This banana bread is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and comforting, and it always makes me feel good.


Annabel Love
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I love that this banana bread recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of nuts, fruits, and spices, and it's always delicious. It's the perfect recipe to experiment with.


Makamuki Deven
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This banana bread is a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just grab a slice when I'm hungry.


Dontarious Thomas
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I made this banana bread for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.


Nasru Mahamude
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I'm so glad I found this banana bread recipe. It's the perfect way to use up my overripe bananas.


Jonez K Precious
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This banana bread is a great way to start the day. It's moist and flavorful, and it gives me a boost of energy. I love that it's also a healthier option than many other breakfast foods.


Lany Villareal
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This banana bread is delicious! I love the way the walnuts add a little crunch.


Maher Umais
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I've been making this banana bread recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect way to use up overripe bananas and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


BLACKJOKER 206
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I love this banana bread recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Fred Lubega
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This banana bread is a must-try for any banana bread lover. It's incredibly moist and flavorful, with a perfect crumb. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


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This is the best banana bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and it's perfect for breakfast or a snack.


Sohag Boas
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I made this banana bread for my family and they absolutely loved it! It was gone in no time. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Kristen Davis
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Wow! This banana bread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and it was incredibly easy to make.


Syed Zubair
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This banana bread recipe is a game-changer! It's incredibly moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and banana flavor. I've tried many banana bread recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best.